Big Bear Lake, CA - Big Bear Lake Department of Water customers will soon be able to pay their bills using a credit card at the DWP office with no fees. This among other benefits is one reason the DWP will soon make the transition to a new customer information system and online account portal. Due to the conversion, account numbers will change and DWP customers will need to … [Read more...] about Big Bear Lake Department of Water Adds New Features and New Account Numbers for Customers
Fire Restrictions Elevated in the San Bernardino National Forest
Big Bear, CA - Fire restrictions on the San Bernardino National Forest will be elevated beginning today, Tuesday, August 6. The changes will include limiting campfires to selected sites, increased restrictions on smoking and the prohibition of welding and other open-flame activities without the proper permits. “The wet winter has provided a very mild fire season on the forest … [Read more...] about Fire Restrictions Elevated in the San Bernardino National Forest
Tour de Big Bear Celebrates 10th Anniversary With Over 2000 Cyclists
Big Bear, CA - Tour de Big Bear returns to Big Bear Lake, the Cycling Capital of Southern California, for the tenth year. With over 2000 riders expected to participate in Saturday’s event, large crowds of riders, team support, and spectators will be prevalent throughout the Valley. There are routes ranging from 25 miles up to 125 miles, with the start/finish line staged in the … [Read more...] about Tour de Big Bear Celebrates 10th Anniversary With Over 2000 Cyclists
Pacific Crest Trail Air Rescue
Big Bear Lake, CA - On Saturday, July 27th, Douglas Hill and his son Casey Hill were hiking the Pacific Crest Trail east from Lake Silverwood. During the hike, Douglas suffered from dehydration and heat related illness. Douglas lost consciousness and Casey used his cell phone to call 911. San Bernardino County Sheriff Department's helicopter, 40King5, responded to the GPS … [Read more...] about Pacific Crest Trail Air Rescue
Big Bear School District Transfers Land to their Education Foundation
At the July 17th meeting of the Bear Valley Unified School District, the Governing Board unanimously agreed to approve a resolution to donate 213 acres of real property to the Bear Valley Unified School District Education Foundation, an independent, non-profit 501c3 organization. The plot of land, which runs adjacent to Big Bear High School, was donated to the school district … [Read more...] about Big Bear School District Transfers Land to their Education Foundation